US Bridges

Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btwn Comey & Dauphin · Structure no. 53C2358M

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,250
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,329 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 187
CrossesEast Comey Ave Drain
LocationBtwn Comey & Dauphin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.03558, -118.37706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,250 (2014)
Projected traffic43,329 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain carry?

About 42,250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns Route 187 over East Comey Ave Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.